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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.57 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 6.34 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in the United States.

5.84 USD
6.34 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 2.87 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

2.39 USD
2.87 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 20.27 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Japan.

20.99 USD
20.27 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 7.75 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Japan.

18.00 USD
7.75 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 7.21 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Japan.

17.42 USD
7.21 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 3.88 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Japan.

16.00 USD
3.88 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.9 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Japan.

3.21 USD
1.90 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.69 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Japan.

4.74 USD
1.69 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 2.52 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Japan.

3.93 USD
2.52 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.99 USD in the United States and 11.57 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

24.99 USD
11.57 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.22 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 57% lower in Japan.

2.84 USD
1.22 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.34 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Japan.

4.27 USD
1.34 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 12.16 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Japan.

16.71 USD
12.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.25 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 0% lower in Japan.

1.25 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 3.33 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Japan.

3.90 USD
3.33 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 5.92 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

5.33 USD
5.92 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 3.9 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Japan.

4.26 USD
3.90 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 2.83 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Japan.

8.22 USD
2.83 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.98 USD in the United States and 12.78 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

8.98 USD
12.78 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 4.09 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Japan.

6.25 USD
4.09 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.85 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 66% lower in Japan.

2.50 USD
0.85 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.64 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.02 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Japan.

5.22 USD
3.02 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 1.08 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Japan.

2.80 USD
1.08 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 3.55 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Japan.

8.00 USD
3.55 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 4.52 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Japan.

10.00 USD
4.52 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 4.52 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Japan.

12.00 USD
4.52 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 38.77 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Japan.

100.00 USD
38.77 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 6.46 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Japan.

25.00 USD
6.46 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.76 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Japan.

2.20 USD
0.76 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.04 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.04 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.18 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 22% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.18 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.8 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 64.61 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Japan.

129.00 USD
64.61 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 1.29 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Japan.

2.75 USD
1.29 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 21.89 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 27% lower in Japan.

30.00 USD
21.89 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 2.71 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in the United States.

1.86 USD
2.71 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 3.1 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Japan.

4.50 USD
3.10 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 11.63 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Japan.

18.00 USD
11.63 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 60.06 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

98.26 USD
60.06 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 19.38 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 49% lower in Japan.

38.00 USD
19.38 USD

Flats for rent

USDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.56 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3800 USD in the United States and 973.32 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Japan.

3 800 USD
973.32 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2380 USD in the United States and 562.15 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Japan.

2 380 USD
562.15 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7094 USD in the United States and 2158 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Japan.

7 094 USD
2 158 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4107 USD in the United States and 1189 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 71% lower in Japan.

4 107 USD
1 189 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.88 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14278 USD in the United States and 7669 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Japan.

14 278 USD
7 669 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 4860 USD in Japan. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Japan.

9 275 USD
4 860 USD

Salary

USDJPYEUR

United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.51 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 2390 USD in Japan. The average salary is 60.1% lower in Japan.

5 997 USD
2 390 USD

Hotels

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United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

101 USD
85 USD

Two stars

149 USD
124 USD

Three stars

198 USD
180 USD

Four stars

254 USD
304 USD

Five stars

554 USD
759 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels • Japan: 20 cities, 1605 hotels

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